SatixFy gets UK funds to accelerate in-orbit satellite reconfiguration
The UK Space Agency has awarded SatixFy funds to develop software to speed up how quickly reprogrammable satellites can adapt to changing needs in orbit, the Israeli chipmaker announced March 5.
NASA boosts science objectives for Starling swarm
NASA is expanding testing of distributed autonomy for its first satellite swarm, Starling.
NASA to roll out major update to core flight software
A government-only version of NASA core Flight System with enhanced security and other features will be released in mid-2025.
China’s DeepSeek AI signals faster path to space autonomy
The emergence of China’s DeepSeek has shaken up the artificial intelligence sector, promising new opportunities for space companies beginning to explore ways to leverage AI in space.
SpaceRyde founder’s startup offers CAD copilot
California startup Hestus has raised $1.5 million to develop an AI copilot for Computer-Aided Design software.
Aerospace Corp. and Google Public Sector join forces to advance space-weather forecasting
Aerospace Corp. and Google Public Sector will apply AI and high-performance computing to solar-activity forecasts.
Pentagon report highlights China’s space advancements and AI-driven ‘precision warfare’
‘The PRC emphasizes the importance of space-based surveillance capabilities in supporting precision strikes’
Extreme Weather: Revolutionizing Weather Preparedness with Space Technology – Replay
Join us December 4 at 1:00 PM EST for a webinar featuring leading experts across government, academia, and the commercial sectors to explore how space technology is transforming the way we predict and address severe weather challenges.
Transforming Geospatial Intelligence: Data Labeling for AI – Replay
Join us November 20 at 1:00 PM EST for a discussion on a groundbreaking initiative from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) — a $700 million investment in data labeling to empower artificial intelligence in geospatial intelligence.
Connecting the Dots | More data storage, more space AI
Expanding data storage in space is crucial for enabling more powerful artificial intelligence systems to process larger volumes of information directly from orbit. More capable hard drives would facilitate faster and more insightful analysis from space by reducing the need to download data to the ground for processing. “It’s useful both with AI training and…
AI takes aim at tedious tasks in government contracting
The newer generation of AI tools is specifically designed to navigate the complex world of government contracting, where security protocols are strict and the stakes are high, as a single proposal can make or break a company’s fiscal year.
Improving Space AI: Ground-to-orbit efforts aim to advance satellite intelligence
AI-driven technologies are on the cusp of unlocking true autonomy in orbit, with the potential to enable spacecraft to operate independently and deliver more customized, intelligently managed data to Earth. Terrestrial networks will also need to become more intelligent to handle the satellite communications market’s unprecedented expansion, driven by cheaper satellite bandwidth and smaller, more…
Applying AI to satellite manufacturing
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Companies are proceeding cautiously in applying artificial intelligence to satellite manufacturing. Blue Canyon Technologies, for example, wants to better understand how AI can contribute to manufacturing without jeopardizing cybersecurity. “When you’re trying to teach an AI machine, where does your data go,” Chris Winslett, Blue Canyon Technologies general manager, asked at…
Aptos Orbital unveils device for onboard processing, communications and cloud services
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Silicon Valley startup Aptos Orbital unveiled Oct. 22 an artificial intelligence device for space-based processing, communications and cloud services. “Today’s satellites are siloed from modern cloud environments, hampered by the lack of onboard compute power and multi-hour coverage gaps,” Aptos co-founder Yonatan Winetraub, said in a statement. “Our goal is to…
Proteus and SAIC form strategic partnership
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Los Angeles startup Proteus Space announced a strategic partnership Oct. 22 with government contractor SAIC. In addition, SAIC made a “significant investment” in the startup. The value of the investment was not disclosed. Through the partnership, the companies will work together to enhance Mercury, Proteus’ AI-based platform meant to “autonomously designs…
Big data, advanced algorithms and new approaches for space missions
MILAN – Spacewalks, often a highlight of space missions, are likely to change in the future as given advancements in robotics and teleoperations. Every time an astronaut steps out of a space vehicle, “that is an incredible, high-level-risk activity,” Golda Nguyen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Aeronautics and Astronautics PhD student and National Defense Science and…
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